Children’s / Teenage poetry, anthologies, annuals

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Book SynopsisAcclaimed children's author and illustrator Michael Foreman blends humour, sadness and romance in these irresistible retellings of classic stories that children will return to again and again. Dreamlike castles, mystical forests, inspiring heroes and terrifying villains are all brought to life in stunning watercolour illustrations. Acclaimed children's author and illustrator Michael Foreman blends humour, sadness and romance in these irresistible retellings of classic stories that children will return to again and again. Dreamlike castles, mystical forests, inspiring heroes and terrifying villains are all brought to life in stunning watercolour illustrations full of vivid detail and enchantment. From the masterful cunning of 'Puss in Boots', to the hilarious 'Three Little Pigs', and the beauty and charm of 'Cinderella' – there is a story here for everyone. This is a timeless book of magic and adventure to be treasured by all ages. It contains classic stories such as 'Jack and the Beanstalk', 'Jack the Giant Killer', 'Little Red Riding Hood', 'Rapunzel', 'Sleeping Beauty', 'Snow White', 'The Emperor's New Clothes' and 'Thumbelina'. From the author of War Boy, War Game, After the War Was Over, and Farm Boy and the illustrator of the upcoming Platinum Jubilee picture book There Once Is a Queen.

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Book SynopsisEight unicorn BFFs Sparkle, Magic Dust, Tornado Wings, Moon Wings, Star Wings, Rainbow Cookie, Roselet and Emily Isabelle promise hours of fun as they prance around the pages of this super sparkly book. Unicorn: Best Friends Forever Activity Book is packed with puzzles and activities for children from the ages of four to ten. In the magical world of Unicorn Land, children will guide Sparkle, the shiny unicorn, to his incredible castle; help the brave Star Wings and his BFF, Alisha, make jam and label the jars; show the princess the way to the kind Moon Wings; and much, much more. These fun, skill-focused activities will give children a sense of achievement as they solve mazes, search for words, spot differences and crack counting exercises. In addition to fun activities, there is also a bonus: thinking prompts. The open-ended questions and statements in these prompts are designed to help children think creatively and can be used as conversation starters.

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Book SynopsisLittle Girl and the Wisdom Forest is a richly detailed and poignant look at a child's understanding of the world around her, and the power of imagination.

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Book SynopsisInspired by Taylor Swift, this collection is perfect for all tortured artists, sensitive souls and hopeless romantics. Soothe your spirit with these timeless verses from some of the English language's greatest poets.

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Book SynopsisIf you add an adder to an adder they are prone to have a dance, they writhe around each other till the strongest gets a chance to PUSH the other down. Watch out for bossy Beetroot! Be enchanted by a Bluebell witch’s thimble and spot a dive-bombing Lark or a cute Great-Crested Newt. From Adder to Wren, forty fantastic poems celebrate forty amazing animals, birds and plants and their beautiful names – which YOU can help poet Chrissie Gittins save from EXTINCTION. This is nature close up, exciting – and WILD.Trade Review"The poems are brilliant. We recommend for ages 6+ and for all ages.! * DolphinBooks - the blog *"A magnificent and much recommended collection. [It] would be a superb resource for schools. It is also a lovely source of poetry to share at bedtime, maybe at the turning of the seasons, or to support days of discovery. Readers from 7 or 8 or 9 to adult would enjoy." * Book Wagon *"I urge teachers and librarians to buy and read her books to their pupils. Also, her collection makes a superb gift to any child. Parents will enjoy these poems immensely....a vital read." -- Kathryn Dymoke, Librarian, Hazelwood School, Surrey"Ideal for extending more able readers...some beautiful depictions of nature and loads of marvellous, quirky animal facts woven throughout...one of very few children's poetry books to include many poems about plants." * School Librarian *"Funny, factual, clever and crafted...a delightful selection that will encourage young readers to find poetry in the great outdoors" * inis *"What a wonderful, imaginative collection!" * IBBY Link *"A very satisfying collection for its variety of moods and striking descriptive detail." * Carousel *"Poetic without being portentous or pretentious." * Books for Keeps *"There is much to savour in this wide-ranging poetry anthology about all things wild. Written in response to the removal of many nature-related words from the Oxford Junior Dictoionary, each of the forty poems is about on of these 'missing' words....Accompanied by black and white illustrations, this entertaining collection can be enjoyed in the classrom, at home, or in the great outdoors and will encourage young readers to wonder at the language and objects to be found in the natural world." * Booktrust *"Playful, energetic and always tongue-in cheek , this offers the perfect introduction to poetry …. Chrissie Gittins lets her words and ideas dance from the page – she even allows parsnips to twinkle!" * Inis *"A wonderfully innovative collection bursting with energy, you can’t help but read with a smile. Chrissie Gittins is on a mission to save words from extinction, with forty exuberant and informative poems to celebrate amazing animals, birds and plants. The imagery is joyful; adders dance, beetroot paint your kitchen, and melons have an annual party, whilst Paul Bommer’s entertaining illustrations make the poems zing off the page. This is Gittins at her very best, playing with style and composition, and writing with zeal." * Love Reading 4 Kids *"A must have for all primary classrooms, for the family bookshelf and for anyone who loves words, the natural world, and those who, like me and the creators of this book are eager to help play a part in saving from extinction, these names from nature. Long may they reign and remain." * Red Reading Hub *"These lovely animal and plant poems really trip off the tongue and they are a sheer delight to read aloud. From adder to wren, the poems are arranged alphabetically and they have gorgeous, sometimes whimsical, illustrations by Paul Bommer - I want to get my crayons out and colour them in! The poems are superbly descriptive - bluebells are described as 'a cobalt belt, a lake of bell towers nodding onwards in the wind.' The poems use words to great effect - the vocabulary is superb and a great way to extend children's own use of language. The poems will really encourage children to take note of the world which surrounds us - an excellent collection." * Parents in Touch *"From Adder to Wren, forty fantastic poems celebrate forty amazing animals, birds and plants and their beautiful names – names which you can help poet Chrissie Gittins save from EXTINCTION." * Books Go Walkabout *

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Book SynopsisEl romance, el acróstico, el soneto o el haiku son algunas de las fórmulas que encontraremos en este poemario dedicado a nuestras abuelas. Palabras sutiles, delicadamente escogidas para homenajear su mundo y su día a día.Su sonrisa tiene alasy el aroma del café.Su mirada es como el vientoy sus caricias también.

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Book SynopsisLike The Traveler’s Gift, The Noticer is a unique narrative is a blend of fiction, allegory, and inspiration. Gifted storyteller Andy Andrews helps us see how becoming a “noticer” just might change a person’s life forever.

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